Displacement (orthopedic surgery)
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Displacement in orthopedic surgery
refers to change in alignment of the fracture
fragments. In the context of joint
s, displacement implies that the joint surfaces are not in anatomical
alignment.
Orthopedic surgery
Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system...
refers to change in alignment of the fracture
Fracture
A fracture is the separation of an object or material into two, or more, pieces under the action of stress.The word fracture is often applied to bones of living creatures , or to crystals or crystalline materials, such as gemstones or metal...
fragments. In the context of joint
Joint
A joint is the location at which two or more bones make contact. They are constructed to allow movement and provide mechanical support, and are classified structurally and functionally.-Classification:...
s, displacement implies that the joint surfaces are not in anatomical
Anatomy
Anatomy is a branch of biology and medicine that is the consideration of the structure of living things. It is a general term that includes human anatomy, animal anatomy , and plant anatomy...
alignment.